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The Valentino Jacket

My Valentino jacket came yesterday. I ran upstairs to get my package when I got home and carefully opened it! Sadly it didn't fit me as well as I'd hoped. Its a little big in the arms and when I tie the belt the sides puckered. I took some photos for you all to see, it actually looks quite good in the photos, better than it does in person...so maybe I need to get used to it. I'm going to think about it for a while and then decide what to do with it...*sigh* I wish it had fit me perfectly, that would have made things so easy.

Sorry for complaining so much, ha ha, I know I should be SO excited since I was lucky enough to get something but I'm just a bit bummed that it isn't exactly what I'd hoped. Complaining OVER! Now I will be excited that I have a Valentino in my closet!! *dances* ;)

UPDATE: Okay, so the verdict according to comments is that I keep it, I was planning on keeping it anyway, but I always have to vent these things out. Lydia put what I'm feeling into words, she is so good at things like that, ha ha...so here's what she said:

Well, it does look totally cute in the photos, but i completely understand your disappointment -- when it comes to designer items, something with an obscene price tag, you imagine that when you put it on some choir of angles is going to start singing and you will never wear a more perfect bit of fabric and thread. You think that if you love the clothes that cost $10 than this, this has got to be the MOST AMAZING THING EVER.And it's tough to live up to those expectations. They are only bits of fabric and thread after all.

BUT I might list it on eBay with an insane price just to see what happens, haha... ;)

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I agree it does look a bit different than the stock photos but it looks absolutely amazing, since you only paid $2 you can pay to have it tailored if you need to. I would just be extatic to be so lucky!

Well, it does look totally cute in the photos, but i completely understand your disappointment -- when it comes to designer items, something with an obscene price tag, you imagine that when you put it on some choir of angles is going to start singing and you will never wear a more perfect bit of fabric and thread. You think that if you love the clothes that cost $10 than this, this has got to be the MOST AMAZING THING EVER.

And it's tough to live up to those expectations. They are only bits of fabric and thread after all.

It's gorgeous that jacket! It does looks like it fits perfectly in pictures but if you don't feel like it does that way in real life then you should select other size or make some adjustments, your mom is good sewer right? maybe she can make some tricks!

Girl, tailor it! :) You only paid 2 dollars so honestly...tailoring will add another 20. Which will bring this jacket total to about 22 which is STILL amazing. Jackets like these that AREN'T designer aren't that cheap! :) You look lovely in it! So tailor and KEEP :) From what I see, the colour is very light and delicate. Love it! :)

I'm glad you are going to keep it. That material would show puckering and pulling even if there were none, and the sleeves can be fixed by a tailor easy peasy. I have gone in for weirder fixes. Besides, for that price you can get it tailored and wear it open if need be. So chic.

Oh .. very interesting post, specially because there is a long story.. first you are crazy for the jacket and then the reality makes you think something very different.Honestly the jacket looks amazing on you, really! maybe you wanted something.. (I don't know the word) but something that could fit(s) better on you, but I can see a jewel :) Really!!Probably you should try first! :)

i completely understand your disappointment. i often feel like something should fit me perfect and i just ordered from forever 21 :) but really it does look great on you in the pictures! love the yellow color!

My tip is to invest in a really good tailor. Clothes are always tailored to fit the fit model and that is not necessarily going to be your shape. I get 90% of my clothes tailored and it makes such a big difference in fit. I'll even get some of the cheap F21 or H&M stuff tailored.

That jacket looks amazing on you. Don't you dare get rid of it!! This is the voice of reason calling out: The color and cut is superb. Find a good tailor and have it taken in a smidge, but honestly don't get rid of it. It's beautiful on you!!

Oh my goodness! AMAZING JACKET! It looks fabulous on you! I'm sure it's just as fabulous in person, sometimes we tend to over anaylze little details when we love something too much? Hehehe. That's what I do with shoes. HAHAHA!

try tying the belt in a knot instead of like a normal proper belt-it may fit just a bit better. (that's the way i tie my new burberry trench-you can see my post from monday to see what i mean) :) but i, too, am not overly thrilled with the fit of my new alberta ferretti outnet find-but just feel LUCKY to have received an invite :)

It looks great on you! It's an amazing score for sure. I like the idea of putting it on Ebay with a crazy price and if it sells then you've got some major cash, if it doesn't you have an amazing Valentino jacket!!!

Uh, I hate when that happens! You've got such high expectations, and then no fireworks. (it sounds like I'm referring to a kiss, haha :P) If it's not growing on you within a few weeks, yeah sell it on eBay. Get some extra cash. I'd do it. ;)

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I'm shy, recently married, and a new homeowner living in Connecticut. I love to get bargains on designer (and non-designer) clothes and am obsessed with Disney and Harry Potter. By day I am a freelance graphic and web designer. I'm also a traveler and have an enormous bucket list of destinations! In my free time I watch movies to add to my ever growing "watched" list.

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